Director of Development, Major Gifts

Director Of Development, Major Gifts

Hiring Department : Jack S Blanton Museum Of Art

Position Open To : All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours : 40

FLSA Status : Exempt

Earliest Start Date : Immediately

Position Duration : Expected To Continue Until May 31, 2030

Location : UT Main Campus

The Blanton Museum Of Art At The University Of Texas At Austin Is Known For Its Bold Vision, From A Dynamic Reinstallation Of The Collection Galleries In 2017, To The Opening Of Ellsworth Kelly's Monumental Work Of Art, Austin, In 2018, And Redesign Of Its Grounds By Snhetta In 2023, And The Exhibitions And Educational Programs That Define The Museum's Role In The Community.

There Is Even More To Come For The Blanton And The Thousands Of School And University Students And Visitors We Serve. With A Proven Track Record As A Museum That Is Deeply Relevant, And Where Education Is Embedded Into Everything We Do, We Have Put The University Of Texas At Austin, And The City Of Austin, On The Forefront Of The Visual Arts.

Benefits Eligible Blanton Museum Of Art Staff Enjoy The Same Competitive Benefits, Programs And Services Available To The University Of Texas At Austin Employees. Blanton Staff Also Have Access To Complimentary Admission To The Museum, Selected Museum Events, And A 20% Discount At The Museum Store.

The Blanton Is Home To A Vast Array Of Roles Matching A Wide Range Of Interests And Talents. No Matter The Staff Position At The Blanton, All Contribute To The Preservation Of Culture And History For The Entire Community. We Invite You To View And Apply For This Professional Opportunity.

Purpose

To Serve As The Director Of Development, Major Gifts, On The Blanton Development Team. Successful Candidates Will Work Closely With The Blanton's Executive Director Of Development And Focus On Identifying And Cultivating New Donor Prospects With A Capacity Of $500,000+ With An Emphasis On Soliciting Gifts Of $50,000 And Above.

Responsibilities

• Maintain An Understanding Of The Blanton's Priorities, Vision And Mission.
• Build And Carry An Active Portfolio Of 40-80 Well Qualified Prospective And Active Donors With A Capacity Of $500,000+ And Solicit Gifts To Support Operations And Grow The Endowment Through Pledged And Planned Monetary Gifts.
• Engage In Qualification, Strategy, Development, Relationship Building, And Closing Of Major Gifts At $50,000+ For Blanton Museum Of Art Through Annual Gifts And Endowment Of Staff Positions, Programs And Priorities Of The Museum.
• Consistently Produce $1,500,000+ Per Year In Contributed Revenue That Is Available Within The Fiscal Year As Well As Building Endowment Funding.
• Participate In Goal Setting, Proposal Preparation, Strategy Development, And Stewardship As Required For Donors In The Managed Portfolio And As Requested.
• Successfully And Consistently Deliver Funding Proposals With A Focus On Engaging New Donors.
• Record Timely Reports, Letters, Proposals, Or Gift Agreements Following A Donor Contact.
• Utilize Fundraising Databases And Prospecting Tools. Maintain Appropriate Electronic Documentation On A Timely Basis, Including Engagement Activities, Proposal Tracking, Contact Reports, Donor Strategies And Forecasting.
• Effectively Work With, Communicate With, And Collaborate With Museum Leadership, Curators, And Other Development Staff To Develop Museum-Wide Funding Opportunities To Reach Annual Budgetary And Longterm Campaign Goals.
• Work Collaboratively, Proactively, And In A Professional, Service-Oriented Manner With All Departments And Development Staff To Further Goals And Mission Of The Blanton.
• Performs Related Duties As Assigned. May Work On Assigned Projects.

Required Qualifications

Relevant Education And Experience May Be Substituted As Appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

Salary Range

$110,000 + Depending On Qualifications

Working Conditions

Work Shift

Required Materials

Important For Applicants Who Are Not Current University Employees Or Contingent Workers : You Will Be Prompted To Submit Your Resume The First Time You Apply, Then You Will Be Provided An Option To Upload A New Resume For Subsequent Applications. Any Additional Required Materials (Letter Of Interest, References, Etc.) Will Be Uploaded In The Application Questions Section; You Will Be Able To Multi-Select Additional Files. Before Submitting Your Online Job Application, Ensure That All Required Materials Have Been Uploaded. Once Your Job Application Has Been Submitted, You Cannot Make Changes.

Important For Current University Employees And Contingent Workers : As A Current University Employee Or Contingent Worker, You Must Apply Within Workday By Searching For Find Ut Jobs. If You Are A Current University Employee, Log-In To Workday, Navigate To Your Worker Profile, Click The Career Link In The Left Hand Navigation Menu And Then Update The Sections In Your Professional Profile Before You Apply. This Information Will Be Pulled In To Your Application. The Application Is One Page And You Will Be Prompted To Upload Your Resume. In Addition, You Must Respond To The Application Questions Presented To Upload Any Additional Required Materials (Letter Of Interest, References, Etc.) That Were Noted Above.

Employment Eligibility : Regular Staff Who Have Been Employed In Their Current Position For The Last Six Continuous Months Are Eligible For Openings Being Recruited For Through University-Wide Or Open Recruiting, To Include Both Promotional Opportunities And Lateral Transfers. Staff Who Are Promotion / Transfer Eligible May Apply For Positions Without Supervisor Approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility : The Retirement Plan For This Position Is Teacher Retirement System Of Texas (Trs), Subject To The Position Being At Least 20 Hours Per Week And At Least 135 Days In Length. This Position Has The Option To Elect The Optional Retirement Program (Orp) Instead Of Trs, Subject To The Position Being 40 Hours Per Week And At Least 135 Days In Length.

Background Checks : A Criminal History Background Check Will Be Required For Finalist(S) Under Consideration For This Position.

Equal Opportunity Employer : The University Of Texas At Austin, As An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer, Complies With All Applicable Federal And State Laws Regarding Nondiscrimination And Affirmative Action. The University Is Committed To A Policy Of Equal Opportunity For All Persons And Does Not Discriminate On The Basis Of Race, Color, National Origin, Age, Marital Status, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Gender Expression, Disability, Religion, Or Veteran Status In Employment, Educational Programs And Activities, And Admissions.

Pay Transparency : The University Of Texas At Austin Will Not Discharge Or In Any Other Manner Discriminate Against Employees Or Applicants Because They Have